ASSOCIATE Magazine FBINAA Q1-2025

NATIONAL OFFICE UPDATE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jeff McCormick

A lthough we are deep into the winter season, turning the calendar to a fresh new year always brings feelings of renewal, revitalization, and enthusiasm. While 2024 was a great year for the FBI National Academy Associates, 2025 promises to be even more exciting! Speaking of renewal, our Membership Renewal Season kicks off in January. As you know, the strength of the FBINAA comes from our membership. Only those who walked the halls of the FBI National Academy and left the graduation stage with their diploma can be a member, making the FBINAA the most prestigious and exclusive Association in law enforcement. It is critical for NA graduates to maintain their membership in the FBINAA, to ensure this unique network continues to reach around the planet in support of those who enforce and uphold the rule of law. Therefore, this year the FBINAA will showcase a renewed emphasis on member engagement, retention, and benefits. Everyone who attends the National Academy is a member of the Association when they graduate. If you are not a current dues-paying member, this is a terrific time to return to the FBINAA. If you know an NA graduate who has let their membership lapse, reach out and encourage them to renew with us, and share with them the many benefits, tangible and intangible, that come with membership. New for 2025, the FBINAA has partnered with the US Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) to provide a deeply discounted rate for FBINAA members who also join the USCCA. For those of you viewing this magazine article on-line, you can click here (Link to Chadwick’s USCCA Video) to see FBINAA member Rob Chadwick explaining the member benefits from the new relationship between the FBINAA and the USCCA. Remember to renew your membership in the World’s Strongest Law Enforcement Leadership Network before the end of March to ensure no interruption to your member benefits. During the year we will continue to seek additional benefits for our members. You will see some of these reflected in the new choices you will have when you renew your membership. These choices include receiving a hard copy membership card to accompany your digital version, whether you would like to have hard copies of the Associate magazine delivered to your door, and the ability to set your membership to auto-renew each year. We are also analyzing the results of our recent member survey to find even more ways to make membership in the FBINAA an even better value! Baltimore, Maryland! The Maryland/Delaware Chapter is excited to showcase the friendliness, safety, and history of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. We are lining up world-class training opportunities, inspiring speakers, and cutting-edge technology displays from sponsors and exhibitors. Retirees will find renewed emphasis on Life After Law Enforcement, and everyone will enjoy the loads of fun activities available for family and friends! This August, we will once again gather for the FBINAA National Annual Training Conference, this time in exciting

Finally, a word of thanks to our strategic partners. At both the National and Chapter levels, we have formed meaningful relationships with these wonderful sponsors. Please take the time to show your appreciation by allowing them the opportunity to earn your business. Remember, the mission of the FBINAA is “Impacting communities by providing and promoting law enforcement leadership through training and networking.” As always, the dedicated and talented men and women in your National Office Team work for our members and stand ready to assist you! Please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Jeff McCormick FBINAA Executive Director

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